perimeter

noun

pə-ˈri-mə-tər How to pronounce perimeter (audio)
Definition of perimeternext
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

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Recent Examples of perimeter When measured against the modern perimeter icons who preceded him, James beats Jordan and Bryant on points scored, Magic Johnson on assists dished and Larry Bird on titles won. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Some of these lightning strikes can ignite new fires beyond the original fire perimeter, making firefighters’ jobs even harder. — Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 As with many new smart lawn mowers, the Lidax Ultra 3000 doesn't require perimeter wires for navigation. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeters of Rock, 5-3 and 5-4 as black lines. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perimeter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
  1. edge
  2. circumference
  3. boundary
  4. border
  5. edging
  6. rim
  7. periphery
Noun
  • The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • The stadium will slightly increase its footplate — or increases the building’s circumference, so to speak.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of boundary
Noun
  • But he was caught by Chinese border patrol in Tibet’s Shigatse region, while making the risky journey to the Nepal border on foot with a guide.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of edging
Noun
  • Thompson, who is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension this offseason, explored taking more shots farther away from the rim last season, which could bode well for an overall expansion of his offensive game.
    — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • In less than seven minutes, the rims and tires on Judiyah Baxter's Honda Accord were stolen by a pair of thieves dressed in hoodies.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of rim
Noun
  • At the periphery, there exists segmentation and micro-networking.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Iosseliani’s poetic portraits of life on the Soviet periphery range from neorealist documentation of collective farms to playful snapshots of Tbilisi, with a light touch reminiscent of the French New Wave.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of periphery

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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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